US Bridges

Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .53 MI W of JCT SR10 · Structure no. 1808338

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,257 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 90-WB
CrossesCR-444 (west Blvd.)
Location.53 MI W of JCT SR10
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46878, -81.75553
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,940 (2015)
Projected traffic76,257 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.) carry?

About 54,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.)?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90-WB over CR-444 (west Blvd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.